NCERT · Class 12 · Biology · Biotechnology: Principles and ProcessesWhat is recombinant DNA technology?
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Recombinant DNA technology refers to the process of artificially combining genetic material from different sources, often different species, and introducing the resulting hybrid DNA into a host organism. This technique allows scientists to alter genetic traits, produce valuable proteins like insulin, and study gene function in detail. It relies heavily on restriction enzymes to cut DNA and DNA ligase to join pieces together.
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